SHELBY — Are you ready to whip up some hometown fun and to maybe win a trophy or two? Become a part of a sweet new tradition. The Shelby Fruit Festival Pie Contest and Auction is set for Saturday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m.
Submit your homemade pie in one of three categories: apple, cherry or other. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place in each category.
Whether you’re baking or just hungry, everyone can take part in the pie auction. Bid on the locally made pies and support the festival.
Local businesses are encouraged to bid or to contact organizers to bid on their behalf. Organizers will personally deliver pies to winning bidders.
All proceeds go toward keeping the Shelby Fruit Festival free for everyone.
Sign up by Aug. 11 to have your pie in the auction, and pies will be picked up Aug. 15. You must submit two pies — one for tasting and one for the auction.
For inquiries, contact Tracy at 231-578-3421.
The Shelby Fruit Festival is set for Saturday, Aug. 16, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Shelby Township Park, at 4101 Buchanan Rd. The event will feature live music by the Formers, Steve Chapel and Canopy Space, along with a car show, craft show, food trucks, a Big Wheel race, a permanent book walk, and the Read Early Read Often book bus. There will also be free rides, activities and games for children of all ages.
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